MACA Meets with CISAC Asia-Pacific Committee in Manila

    (Macao, May. 19, 2015)Macau Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (MACA) International Affairs Manager Ms. Florence VAN and Licensing Officer Ms. Terry Lee attended the semi-annual Asia-Pacific Committee meeting hosted by the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) on 14th and 15th of May in Manila, the Philippines. The goal of the meeting is to ‘tackle key issues confronting the region. Golden Anniversary celebrations are also held to congratulate the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (FILSCAP) for its 50 years of commitment promoting the interests and protecting the rights of Filipino creators.’
 

     About 31 representatives from authors’ societies across the Asia-Pacific region joined’, including APRA AMCOS from Australia, ASCAP and BMI from the United States, CASH from Hong Kong, COMPASS from Singapore, FILSCAP from the Philippines, JASRAC from Japan, KOMCA from South Korea, MACA from Macao, MACP from Malaysia, MCT from Thailand, MOSCAP from Mongolia, MÜST from Taiwan, SACEM from France, VCPMC from Vietnam, and WAMI from Indonesia.
 

     Country representatives meet ‘to discuss the advancements, challenges and lobbying efforts in copyright legislation and collective management.’ All musical societies update the recent developments in music licensing in their respective regions and exchange views. The challenges in licensing brought by the relevant law amendments are discussed in length. Since MACA was established in 2009, CISAC and other musical societies have been supportive and often express concerns over the progress in the region, especially regarding the license of multinational enterprises, major broadcasters, cable operators and satellite operators in Macau.
 

     During the meeting, CISAC gives affirmations to the achievements of MACA, particularly on the recent development and expansion of licensing. By actively communicating with local businesses, and by raising the public awareness on copyright protection, MACA is expected to make continuous progress in the future. Musical societies also welcome MACA to seek assistance from them if MACA needs it.
 

Photo caption: Participants of CISAC’s Asia Pacific Committee